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PSHE Talks by The PSHE Association

The national body for PSHE (personal, social, health & economic) education. Quality resources, guidance, training and support for schools.

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Helping schools respond to misogyny and the manosphere (ft. Professor Harriet Over)

In this episode of PSHE Talks we catch up with Harriet Over, professor of developmental and social psychology at the University of York, to learn more about: - The history and business model behind the manosphere — interrogating how and why these ideas have been popularised. - The evidence and research base underpinning our lesson plans on this topic. - How you can support boys and young men in…

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Jono's end of term roundup (Autumn 2025)

A roundup of recent and upcoming lesson plans, policy announcements and events from PSHE Association CEO Jono Baggaley. Autumn term 2025.

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Foundations for Wellbeing: From research to classroom

Our Head of Research joins two of our Subject Specialists to discuss Foundations for Wellbeing, our evidence-based mental health and wellbeing curriculum for primary schools.

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Age-appropriate drug education with Dr Harry Sumnall

We hear from Dr Harry Sumnall, a Professor in Substance Use at the School of Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, on changing trends in young people's drug use, when and how to talk to children and young people about substances, and how drug education fits within the wider PSHE curriculum and whole-school approach.

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Frontline interview — inspection in independent schools

We catch up with Heidi Andrews, PSHE lead at Malvern College, about how she ensured a smooth and positive ISI inspection experience. Talking points covered include: - How Heidi prepared for her inspection (including the CPD course she attended with us) - The overall experience of inspection - Top tips and takeaways around preparing for inspection leading PSHE in independent schools Read the…

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Frontline interview - Supporting primary trainee teachers

We hear from Faye — a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education based at the University of Brighton — on her role, challenges and the impact of being a PSHE Education Lecturer. Listen or read in full to learn more about how the University of Brighton approaches and structures a PSHE programme for its primary UG, PG and apprenticeship trainee teachers. You’ll also get top tips and real-world examples…

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Frontline Interview - Using and adapting the Planning Framework in a specialist educational trust

We hear from Caroline — SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust — on how her schools are using and adapting our Planning Framework for Pupils with SEND. Interviewee: Caroline Jewell, SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust Caroline is SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust, having worked previously as a Headteacher. Based in the South West of England, the trust is made up of ten…

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PSHE education in 2025: time to put tech back in its box?

Why tech and AI won't be replacing real teachers in PSHE classrooms any time soon. And why that's a good thing!

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Update from Jono: November 2024

An update from PSHE Association CEO Jono Baggaley on recent developments and a few things to look out for this (Autumn 2024) half-term.

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You snooze you win! An interview with the sleep doctors

Senior Subject Specialist, Jenny Fox, catches up with Dr Mike Farquhar and Dr Tom Maycock about updates to 'The sleep factor', our suite of lessons for primary and secondary, which now includes a brand-new pack for KS5/post-16. Download the sleep factor: https://pshe-association.org.uk/sleep About Evelina London's sleep medicine service: Evelina London’s sleep medicine service care for children…

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